Nominated by President Clinton on May 11, 1998 to a seat vacated by Judge Carolyn R. Dimmick, confirmed by the Senate and commissioned later that year. Served as chief judge of the district from 2004 to 2011 and represented the Ninth Circuit on the Judicial Conference of the United States from 2010 to 2015. Previously served on the King County Superior Court from 1990 to 1998 and in the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office from 1978 to 1990. Assumed senior status on January 27, 2016.

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